Transit Bus Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk
CSCS represented a 55-year-old woman who was struck from behind by an Alexandria Transit bus while crossing near the King Street Metro area. She was approximately three-quarters of the way through the crosswalk when the turning bus hit her.
Serious Injury and Long-Term Damages
The collision caused a severe internal degloving injury and required multiple surgeries. CSCS documented significant physical and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress, inability to work, past medical expenses, future life-care needs, and diminished earning capacity.
Video, Reconstruction and Contributory Negligence
The case involved video evidence from multiple buses, accident-reconstruction evidence, and a defense contention that the pedestrian contributed to the collision. CSCS also developed evidence concerning the bus driver’s prior preventable accidents.
Virginia Jury Returns $4.5 Million
Joseph Cammarata tried the case over four days. The jury returned a $4.5 million verdict for the injured pedestrian.
Case Result Summary
| Verdict | $4.5 million |
| Case type | Pedestrian / transit bus collision |
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Attorney | Joseph Cammarata |
| Client | 55-year-old pedestrian |
| Evidence | Bus video; accident reconstruction; driver history |
| Damages | Multiple surgeries; PTSD; lost work; future care and earning-capacity losses |
| Resolution | Four-day jury trial |
